02450cam a22003133u 4500 38940 UtSlPG 20260610133906.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01023517 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Marvin, Frederic Rowland, 1847-1918 The Last Words (Real and Traditional) of Distinguished Men and Women Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-02-21 Produced by Therese Wright, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Last Words (Real and Traditional) of Distinguished Men and Women" by Frederic Rowland Marvin is a collection of historical accounts compiled in the early 20th century. This work gathers various documented last words from notable figures across different eras, ranging from politicians and philosophers to artists and pioneers, capturing poignant moments of finality and reflection. The book offers insights not only into the individuals' last utterances but also into the context surrounding their deaths, thus providing readers a glimpse into their lives and legacies. The opening portion of the book presents a range of last words from a diverse group of distinguished individuals. It starts with a quote from Shakespeare reflecting the weight of dying words and segues into specific examples, including Alexander Adam, who gently bids his students farewell, and John Adams, celebrating independence in his final moments. The section meticulously notes each figure’s identity, their contributions, and the poignant circumstances of their deaths, such as the reflective silence of a Roman emperor and the resolute calm of a king facing execution. The carefully curated entries evoke a sense of gravitas, inviting readers to ponder the weight of mortality and the lasting impact of these words. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Last words https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38940 79779 79779